8386 HARE FOREST LN

Orange, VA 22960

Privately located in arguably one of the most beautiful, and protected areas of Central Virginia, Hare Forest is the quintessential historic estate, that is purported to be the birthplace of Zachary Taylor. Built in the latter part of the 18th century, the two-story brick Federal style manor home is ideally situated on 173 manicured acres in the Rapidan area of Orange County, and is protected by a conservation easement. The house has been tastefully updated, while still keeping most of the original, moldings, mantels, and chair rails. The property is further improved by 3 cottages, ideal for guests, and or tenants, swimming pool, smoke house, small garage, stables, with 24 stalls, office, and tack room, 11 paddocks all in board fencing.

Listing courtesy of JUSTIN H. WILEY of CORCORAN WILEY-ORANGE



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